Novel Baswedan, a human rights defender and prominent investigator for the independent Corruption Eradication Commission, is facing criminal defamation proceedings for an email he wrote as a union representative. These charges come five months after he suffered an acid attack in Jakarta of which there has been no progress.

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Novel Baswedan, a human rights defender and prominent investigator for the independent Corruption Eradication Commission, is facing criminal defamation proceedings for an email he wrote as a union representative. These charges come five months after he suffered an acid attack in Jakarta of which there has been no progress.

1) TAKE ACTIONWrite a letter, send an email, call, fax or tweet:

Immediately conduct a prompt, thorough and impartial investigation into the acid attack against Novel Baswedan and bring suspected perpetrators to justice according to international fair trial standards;

Immediately stop the harassment of anti-corruption activists and human rights defenders in Indonesia and ensure that they are able to peacefully carry out their work without fear;

Repeal or amend all provisions in the Electronic and Information Transaction Law which impose unjustified restrictions on the right to freedom of expression, and ensure that none of its provisions allow criminal sanctions for defamation.

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